Category Archives: Music

All things related to music: reviews, concerts, birthdays, etc.

Webb Wilder

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Steve

Last week I got to see a long-time personal favorite, Mr. Webb Wilder, the last of the full-grown men! Best of all it was at the Cactus Club. It has been a while since he graced us with a performance … Continue reading →

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Eighties New Wave Singalong

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Steve

I’ve been to many Quotealong and Guest shows at Alamo Drafthouse, now I experienced my first Singalong because it focused on a genre I will always love, New Wave. Technically, I follow Rhino’s definition of what’s New Wave music; stuff released … Continue reading →

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Rock Band 4 represents the return to the basics

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Steve

One of my favorite video games of all-time is back after a multi-year hiatus and getting a divorce from the meddling corporations (aka MTV and EA). I saw the one story about Guitar Hero returning too but there was a link … Continue reading →

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SXSW ’15 SOTU

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Steve

Bashing on the second musical event that put Austin on the map (Austin City Limits on PBS being the first) became passé a couple years ago, namely when Doritos was a major sponsor. This article sums up most of my feelings. In short, SXSW … Continue reading →

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Adam Ant & Grace Jones for Honda!

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Steve

Man how I loved this commercial in high school! It was one of my favorite New Wave singers plugging something on network television! Grace Jones I didn’t mind but she had more of a reputation for being “crazy” acting on … Continue reading →

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Lloyd Cole

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Steve

Last week, we celebrated part two of my belated concert gifts with my friend Mark…Lloyd Cole. Here we go as always, who? Well, I was in the same camp around 2003. The short answer, Lloyd is a singer/songwriter from the … Continue reading →

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Jack White

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Steve

I got to attend the first of two sold-out shows to see Jack White, a guy who gives Dave Grohl a contest on how many side bands can they be in. At least, these two artists manage to bring their … Continue reading →

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Midge Ure

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Steve

After KUT/KUTX took over the Cactus Cafe, international touring acts disappeared from the line up for a while. Thankfully they wised up and brought them back with my second show in a year (the previous being Justin Currie). I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Tim Hauser (belated)

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Steve

I feel like a complete jerk for missing this man’s passing (October 18) and in light of it being the 25th anniversary of when I got hooked on the Manhattan Transfer during a really upsetting time, makes his death even … Continue reading →

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Band Aid 1984 is the header since it’s the anniversary

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Steve

Bob Geldof has reunited with the other egomaniac Bono to do yet another update to Band Aid. The song remains touching, it does have a touch of sadness but then again, anyone with half a brain knows the reality of … Continue reading →

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Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Steve

My final concert story (until later this week) because I will be caught up! Next up will be Brushes with Greatness…no, Movies which is easier. This show was a pretty cool experience. It was my first at the Scoot Inn on … Continue reading →

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Duran Duran (2014)

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Steve

This year’s wedding anniversary present was floor tickets to see these guys at the Moody Theater on November 1st. They were the big concert to anchor the F1 race Austin was saddled with thanks to the outgoing shit bag we call Governor … Continue reading →

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OK Go (2014)

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Steve

Another sold-out Austin show (last October, I’m almost caught up)! I don’t recall if they ever came back through over the last four years. Maybe, but I figured it was for SXSW which is really how they came to the … Continue reading →

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Justin Currie

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Steve

Nice to see that KUT’s monopoly on the Cactus Cafe banning good touring acts isn’t absolute. I had to go to this show alone because I guess everyone thinks every song Del Amitri performs is sad or depressing. Please explain the … Continue reading →

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The Aquabats (2014)

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Steve

The music/concert week continues with show number two! Shortly after I came back from Las Vegas and before ACL Crapfest, my favorite Band who are also superheroes graced Austin with a great show at the Mohawk. Much has changed since … Continue reading →

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